The petition claimed that DGCA and BCA could not strictly enforce the 1934 aircraft law, aircraft rules, 1937, as well as the relevant requirements for civil aviation, or take any “specific steps”, despite unfavorable airlines. | Photo Credit: Hind
The petition filed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 24, 2025) claimed that the “systemic failure” in the maintenance, functionality and personal services on Air India years and emphasizing the tragic accident Ahmedabad.
The application submitted by lawyer Ajay Bansal wanted the court to order the General Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGCA) to perform surprising audits of the entire Fleet Air India and other airlines operating in India and publish its findings, remedial measures and punishment.
Mr. Bansal claimed that systemic failures of airlines directly affect the basic right to the life of air passengers and point to the loss of lives of 241 passengers and 29 doctors when the AI171 plunged into a densely populated area of seconds after take -off in Ahmedabad.
The petition asked to suspend the operation of the Boeing Fleet Air India to organize a security audit within two weeks.
The application pointed to the AHMEDABAD crash and reports of pending maintenance.
“Check all the equipment”
Arraign the Union Government, Air India Limited, The Dgca and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) AS Respondents Equipment (Seats, Entertainment, Climate Control), Engines, Airframes and Ancillary Systems, Consistent With Best International Standards (Faa Far 25, EASA CS-25) ‘.
The petition claimed that DGCA and BCA could not strictly enforce the 1934 aircraft law, aircraft rules, 1937, as well as the relevant requirements for civil aviation, or take any “specific steps”, despite unfavorable airlines.
“The respondents’ instructions issue strict safety and scientific inspections of all aircraft operating in India and the immediate grounding of the aviation India and other aircraft that were not fully functional or lacked prescribed facilities for international service until all defects and non -interviewed were repaired.
Published – June 24, 2025 22:34
